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The duke who outlawed jelly beans

This collection of modern fairy tales includes references to homosexuality and independence. A grand duke is left in charge of a kingdom. He makes all types of silly decrees but when they begin to affect homelife, children fight against his purpose.

Valentine, Johnny

Alyson Publications

01-55583-199-0

Boston

1991

Abstract provided by Laura Beth David and Niki Lowe, 1994